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1852 - Acton gold mine owner & California Gov. Henry Tifft Gage born in New York [story]
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Peachland Elementary Unveils Improvements Funded by Measure E
Thursday, Dec 8, 2016

Newhall School officials celebrated the unveiling of millions of dollars in upgrades from Measure E at Peachland Elementary this week. Several students joined Santa Clarita Valley officials on stage in thanking the district of the improvements to the more than 50-year-old campus, including a new kindergarten,...

Family Mourns the Loss of Father, Daughter
Wednesday, Dec 7, 2016

A family and community mourned a pair of deaths over the weekend, as two members of the same Valencia family were remembered at a joint service at Memorial Lawn. Medical examiners identified Patti Jo Rhode, 49, of Valencia, as the woman who was struck and killed on Sierra Highway on Nov. 7 in a vehicle...

LACoFD Battle 2 Brush Fires, Both Now Under Control
Friday, Dec 2, 2016

Santa Clarita Valley firefighters handled a pair of brush fires Friday, officials said, leaving none injured and no structures threatened. The fires caused alarm initially because of the high wind warning in the Santa Clarita Valley area for the day. However, a fast response led to quick control for...

Princess Cruises to Pay Fine for Illegally Dumping Sewage
Thursday, Dec 1, 2016

Princess Cruises has announced a settlement Friday, after a three-year Department of Justice investigation to a charge the company broke environmental laws by discharging sewage illegally. The Attorney General’s Office had harsh words for the local cruise ship operator in light of the settlement: “The...

Dec. 1: Valencia Marketplace Tree Lighting Ceremony
Wednesday, Nov 30, 2016

Valencia Marketplace officials are inviting families and community members to a tree lighting ceremony this Thursday. Filled with activities for children, especially younger ones, the event is designed to give families a chance to enjoy the 20-foot-tall holiday tree lighting, as well as a visit from...

SoCalGas Sentenced Despite Residents’ Plea for More Damages Claims
Tuesday, Nov 29, 2016

The Southern California Gas Co. was sentenced in a plea deal Tuesday, despite residents’ efforts to have the deal thrown out so victims could claim additional damages. The Southern California Gas Company was ordered to pay a $4 million settlement, the maximum allowed by state law, as well as adopting...

City Council to Discuss Filling Vacancy
Monday, Nov 28, 2016

Santa Clarita City Council member Dante Acosta is headed to Sacramento and Santa Clarita is set to discuss filling the vacancy next month, officials said Monday. The process for filling Assemblyman-elect Dante Acosta’s City Council seat is likely to be on the Dec. 13 City Council agenda, which is the...

Ontario Man Identified as Victim in Fatal Highway 126 Crash
Thursday, Nov 24, 2016

Ventura County Coroner’s Office medical examiners identified the man killed in a fatal crash Tuesday afternoon near Piru. Patrick Scott, 25, of Ontario, was killed when his 2013 white Honda Civic, which was heading eastbound on Highway 126, just east of Main Street, around 3:50 p.m. Officers suspect...

Coroner Still Trying to Notify Next of Kin for Woman Killed Near Backwoods Inn
Tuesday, Nov 22, 2016

Coroner’s officials are still working to notify the next of kin for a woman killed near the Backwoods Inn. Sheriff’s Station deputies reported the woman, who was caucasian, from Valencia and in her 40s, was killed Nov. 7 in a vehicle versus pedestrian collision, in which the driver pulled over after...

Orange County Man Gets 1 Year For Hitting, Killing Valencia Man
Monday, Nov 21, 2016

An Orange County man was sentenced to a year in jail in the fatal crash that killed a Valencia High grad, on New year’s Day in 2015. Ronald Aviles, 58, of San Clemente, was sentenced Thursday a year in jail for striking Travis Marton with the cab he was driving and then leaving the scene during a rainy...

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1852 - Acton gold mine owner & California Gov. Henry Tifft Gage born in New York [story]
Henry Gage
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger is urging residents to remain vigilant as a powerful storm system moves through Los Angeles County, bringing periods of heavy rain and rapidly changing conditions.
Barger Urges Residents to Stay Alert, Follow Evacuation Orders
Thirteen suspects were arrested, and more than $800,000 in stolen merchandise was recovered following a coordinated, multi-agency operation targeting an organized retail theft network operating across Northern California.
CHP Makes Multiple Arrests Made in Statewide Organized Retail Theft Investigation
The California State Transportation Agency today announced a new joint effort by two of its departments, the Department of Motor Vehicles and California Highway Patrol, to curb excessive speeding and prevent deadly crashes.
Pilot Program to Crack Down on Extreme Speeding
The city of Santa Clarita invites the community to heat up the holiday season at the Holiday Spice Salsa Edition on Saturday, Dec. 27, at the Canyon Country Community Center, located at 18410 Sierra Highway Santa Clarita, CA 91351.
Dec. 27: Holiday Spice Salsa Edition at Canyon Country Community Center
1965 - Signal newspaper owner Scott Newhall shows up for a duel (of words) with rival Canyon Country newspaper publisher Art Evans, who no-shows and folds his paper soon after [story]
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As winter storms enter Los Angeles County, the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control urges pet owners to take necessary precautions in light of the significant storms expected to last for five days.
DACC Urges Pet Owners to Prioritize Safety Ahead of Storm
Brayden Miner scored 31 points and Rylan Starr had 24 as The Master's University men's basketball team crushed Bethesda University 145-59 The MacArthur Center.
Season’s Best Offensive Performance Leads TMU Over Bethesda
From surprise Santa arrivals to stacks of gifts waiting for young hands, the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley delivered holiday cheer on a large scale this season, reaching hundreds of children and teens throughout the Santa Clarita Valley, including Clubhouses in Canyon Country, Newhall, Val Verde and Castaic.
Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley Spreads Holiday Cheer
Princess Cruises, headquartered in Santa Clarita, embraced a cherished maritime tradition in a uniquely festive way, celebrating a symbolic christening of its Rose Parade float with a ceremonial break of a bottle of Pantalones Organic Tequila.
Princess Cruises Christens Star Princess Tournament of Roses Float
The Golden Globes have ushered in awards season with the announcement of the 2026 nominees across 28 categories. Among this year’s contenders is Pixar’s "Elio," which earned a nomination for Best Motion Picture – Animated.
CalArtian-Directed ‘Elio’ Nominated for 2026 Golden Globe
The National Weather Service has issued a "Hazardous Weather" warning for the Santa Clarita Valley and Southern California.
NWS Issues Flood, High Wind Warnings for SCV, Southland
Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit are asking for the public’s help locating at-Risk missing person Drew Barrick Russell.
LASD Asks for Help Locating Missing Santa Clarita Man
1997 - Five bodies found during grading of Northlake development in Castaic; determined to be Jenkins graveyard [story]
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Old Town Newhall Public Library will host "Spice Travels," Friday, Jan. 2, 9:15-9:30 a.m. at 24500 Main St., Santa Clarita, CA 91321.
Jan. 2: Explore Global Cuisine with ‘Spice Travels ‘ at Newhall Library
The California Highway Patrol encourages the public to “brake” the habit of speeding this holiday season. The CHP will launch a Holiday Enforcement Period starting at 6:01 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 24, and ending at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 25.
Dec. 24-25: CHP Launches Holiday Enforcement Period
Volunteers are needed to help clear brush and restore the tread from the existing lower Gates and Twister trails 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 27.
Dec. 27: Volunteers Needed for SCV Trail Users Workday
Join InfluenceHER's "Redefining Happiness, a Candid Conversation for the Modern Woman," 4-6 p.m., Friday, Jan. 16 at the Venue Valencia.
Jan. 16: InfluenceHER- Redefining Happiness, A Candid Conversation for the Modern Woman
The Santa Clarita Public Library system has announced that all library branches will close at 1 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 24, and remain closed on Christmas Day, Thursday, Dec. 25, in observance of Christmas.
Santa Clarita Public Library Holiday Hours
Students pursuing an undergraduate degree in water resource-related fields are invited to apply for the 2026/27 ACWA Edward G. “Jerry” Gladbach Scholarship, offered by the Association of California Water Agencies in partnership with SCV Water. Applications are now being accepted through March 1, 2026.
SCV Water Announces 2026/27 ACWA Edward G. ‘Jerry’ Gladbach Scholarship
Chloe Auble scored a career-high 40 points and Allie Miller came a rebound away from her first career triple-double as The Master's University Women's Basketball team defeated the Bethesda Lion Angels 125-24 in the MacArthur Center.
Lady Mustangs Break Scoring Records in Win
Vallarta Food Enterprises, headquartered in Santa Clarita, has been ordered by a federal court to comply with subpoenas relating to charges of employment discrimination.
Federal Court Orders Vallarta to Comply with EEOC Subpoenas
Burrtec Waste Industries has partnered with the city of Santa Clarita to establish three convenient locations for residents to recycle real holiday trees this season.
Dec. 26-Jan. 10: Recycle Trees, Wreaths at City Drop-Off Locations
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